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Guinness World Records: Longest sandwich

Guinness World Records logo.Photo: Guinness World Records

The longest sandwich measured 735 m (2,411 ft 5 in) and was created by members of three teams in total.

These teams were Groupe Notre Dame Hazmieh-Scouts de L’Independence (Lebanon), Municipality of Hazmieh (Lebanon)and Mini-B chain restaurants (Lebanon).

The attempt took place in Hazmieh village, Beirut, Lebanon, on 22 May 2011. The sandwich started at Notre Dame des Soeurs Antonines School and ended on Elie Street, in Hazmieh, Beirut, Lebanon.

The width of the sandwich was 12.5cm and the overall estimated weight of the sandwich is 577.03kg.

Longest sandwich. Photo: Guinness World Record

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Shyleen Choruma

Shyleen is a Journalism graduate with a keen interest in contributing to the digital media landscape of South Africa. she is a Master of Communication and Media student. Shyleen kickstarted her career as a Public Relation Communicator, she has a passion for books and telling jokes.